"With this, you can get asylum anywhere." Turks discovered a curious trick to get to Germany

German authorities are addressing a sophisticated scheme involving Turkish asylum seekers who pay bribes to initiate criminal proceedings in Turkey, claiming political persecution. The process involves posting critical comments about President Erdoğan on social media, leading to investigations by bribed prosecutors. These records appear in Turkey's official judicial database, allowing applicants to present evidence of persecution in Germany. The cost for such services can reach up to 6,000 euros, complicating the asylum process and straining the German judicial system. Experts warn that this fraud could undermine trust in genuine asylum claims.